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Jack Rothrock Obituary
August 25, 1928 - October 15, 2025
Jack Cornelius Rothrock, Sr., 97, of Greensboro, NC, passed away peacefully at home with his son, Patrick, by his side.
Born August 25, 1928, in Greensboro, Jack was the son of the late Emory Cornelius Rothrock and Elizabeth Mitchell Rothrock.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Syreta Hodges Rothrock; his daughter, Betsy Rothrock; his brothers, Richard and Don Rothrock; and Michelle Rothrock, the mother of his grandchildren, Mallory and Grayson.
Jack is survived by his sons, Neil Rothrock, and his wife, Millie, and their daughter, Liz, and Patrick Rothrock, his son, Grayson, and wife, Makayla; daughter, Mallory, and Mallory's fiancé, James Vaquerano. He is also lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews, Dennis Rothrock, Jennifer Metcalf (Clay), Amy Cardwell (John), Grace Novinger (Jeff), Jill Rothrock (Paul), Holly Rothrock (Mark), and Mitchell Rothrock (Gloria).
A graduate of Guilford College, Jack proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from Blue Bell, Inc. as Traffic Manager. He later served as Director of Fellowship Hall in Greensboro and worked as a financial advisor with Banyan, Rock & Talent.
Jack was devoted to his family and cherished his time watching his sons play sports and golfing with them in their teenage years. He loved music, art, poetry, classic films, and travel. He made his final trip to Europe at age 90.
A service celebrating Jack's life will be held at noon on Saturday, October 25, at Forbis and Dick Funeral Service, North Elm Street Chapel, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m.
The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Richard Aronson and the staff at Guilford Medical Associates, and to the staff of Medi Hospice. Also, Robin Klein, who cared for Jack as if he were her own family, and Hermania Simpson, who cared for him over several years.
Online condolences may be made at www.forbisanddick.com.
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Hermania Simson
November 6, 2025
My sincere condolences to the Rothrock family, Mr jack taught me so much during the time I was with him, I loved hearing him sing his favorite songs, listening to his many adventures in life, he always brought a smile to my face he was such a pleasure to be around and he will be truly missed
Chandler White
October 28, 2025
Jack Rothrock was my boss when I worked in the mailroom at Blue Bell in Greensboro in the early 70s.
Blue Bell in those days was a very conservative company and I was a stringy haired hippie applying for a job. I met Jack when I was a" temp" there and I felt an immediate link with him. I'm sure that Jack and Alice Carnell had to go to bat for shaggy me to get hired.
He was an executive at a large corporation, but I never felt any kind of separation or personal conflict between us. Jack ran things with an even handed manner and it worked. He was a good man and a good person to have as a boss.
This man was a master conversationalist, and I always very much enjoyed talking with him about any subject under the sun.
I look back now and realize that Jack was my friend. I was honored to have known him.
John and Jennifer Dean
October 24, 2025
Patrick, we are so sorry about the loss of your father. May God give you and your family grace, mercy and comfort at a time like this.
Chuck Hurd
October 24, 2025
My condolences for your loss to Neil and family. I never met Jack, but sounds like a wonderful man.
Cam (Davis) Sanders
October 23, 2025
Deepest condolences to family and loved ones. I worked with Rita at Coldwell Banker Jim Joyner Associates in the early / mid 1990s. She and Jack were such wonderful people. May peace be the journey and their memory forever be a blessing.
Sherry Harris
October 23, 2025
Jack & I first met in tai chi classes. We formed an instant friendship that has lasted many years. He was a great friend to me and I will miss him so very much. Rest in peace, dear Jack
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